Villanueva State Park

Villanueva State Park
New Mexico State Park
Country United States
State New Mexico
County San Miguel
Location Villanueva
 - elevation 5,600 ft (1,707 m)
 - coordinates 35°15′25″N 105°22′2″W / 35.25694°N 105.36722°W / 35.25694; -105.36722Coordinates: 35°15′25″N 105°22′2″W / 35.25694°N 105.36722°W / 35.25694; -105.36722
Area 1,600 acres (600 ha)
Founded 1967 [1]
Management New Mexico State Parks Division
Location of Villanueva State Park in New Mexico

Villanueva State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located on the banks of the Pecos River. The park features red and yellow sandstone cliffs, cottonwood trees, and other native plants. The park elevation is 5,600 feet (1,700 m) above sea level. The park is located 35 miles (56 km) southwest of the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico.[2]

References

  1. "Villanueva State Park Management and Development Plan" (PDF). Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  2. New Mexico State Parks Division. "Villanueva State Park". New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.
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